Festival Fayre

Friday 12th & Saturday 13th September - 12noon - 17:00 (last entry 16:30)

Go on a Regency shopping spree through the Bath Pavilion with stalls offering hats, fans, gloves, books, hair pieces, jewellery and lots more. 
It is advisible to bring cash for swift and guaranteed purchases at the fayre. Capacity of the building is limited so you may have to queue for entrance, last entry will be at 16:30 for a 17:00 close.

Venue: Bath Pavilion, North Parade Rd, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4EU

Tickets: £5 on the door - cash preferred

Taking Tea at No.1 Royal Crescent with Choux Box Patisserie

Friday 12th September - 13:45 & 15:30

Come and take tea at No.1 Royal Crescent with our friends, Choux Box Patisserie. Your ticket includes a fabulous afternoon tea with a Georgian twist and time to explore the historic house museum after. Our 'Jane Austen in Bath' immersive tour will guide you through the house. For £2.50 extra you can visit our exhibition; 'The Most Tiresome Place in the World: Jane Austen & Bath'.

Venue: No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR

Tickets: £43.50

A Very Private Public Breakfast

9:00 - Saturday 13th September

10:00 - Sunday 14th, Wednesday 17th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September

Sample the delights of an 18th Century public breakfast just as Jane Austen did in Bath. Bread rolls, toasted fruit bread, cake, tea (Jane Austen blend) or coffee - all in the private dining room of a typical Regency Bath house. Breakfast is accompanied by a talk from Jane Tapley.
As this event is taking place in a private home, we cannot accommodate dietary requirements at this event.

Venue: Kinwarton, 3 Upper Camden Place, (part of) Camden Rd, BA1 5HX (20 mins walk)

Tickets £18

Rummaging through the Reticule

16:00 - Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th & Saturday 20th September

What did Jane and her characters keep in their reticules? All will be revealed when the contents of this C18th handbag are spilt in the privacy of a Regency drawing room. Jane Tapley's talk is followed by refreshments, a traditional cream tea - scones, jam and cream and, of course, tea.
As this event is taking place in a private home, we cannot accommodate dietary requirements at this event.

Venue: Kinwarton, 3 Upper Camden Place, (part of) Camden Rd, BA1 5HX (20 mins walk)

Tickets £18

Grand Regency Costumed Promenade

Saturday 13th September - 11:00

Join 2000 people dressed in Regency style for this world famous, spectacular official opening to the Festival. Stroll through this beautiful city for approximately 1 hour ending in Parade Gardens. 

Meet: On the Royal Crescent Lawn, Bath

Pleasure Gardens

Sunday 14th September - from 19:15

Don your finest Regency costume and join the Jane Austen Festival at dusk in Parade Gardens, as we recreate a Georgian Pleasure Gardens. The festivities include sweet treats, drinks, circus performers and entertainment with musical interludes.
This one-off event will celebrate our favourite author's 250th birthday in an extra special immersive way!
Please note that this is a Regency costume mandatory event.

Venue: Parade Gardens, Grand Parade, Bath BA2 4DF

Tickets £45

Breakfast with Beau Nash

Monday 15th September - 9:15

Step back into Regency splendour for a truly elegant morning as part of the Jane Austen Festival. Join us in the historic Pump Room for Breakfast with Beau Nash—a refined affair inspired by the famed Master of Ceremonies himself.

Doors will open from 9.15am, for you to begin your morning with a chilled glass of Champagne or Bucks Fizz, alongside freshly brewed organic coffee or English Breakfast tea, as the sounds of our resident pianist fill the room. Indulge in a sumptuous breakfast menu including char-grilled Wiltshire bacon, local Bath sausages, free-range scrambled eggs, or a refined option of smoked salmon with eggs, all accompanied by freshly baked breads, pastries, and seasonal sides.
Soak up the atmosphere as the Pump Room comes to life in true Georgian style—just as Jane Austen might have experienced it.
Costumes are warmly encouraged (though not required), offering a delightful opportunity to see and be seen in your Regency best.

Taking place the morning after one of the Festival's many wonderful evening events, this is the perfect moment to regroup, recount your favourite waltzes, and exchange whispers of the evening’s most titillating encounters. A morning of music, elegance, and hearty fare—just the thing to begin your day in proper Austen fashion.

Venue: Pump Room, Stall St, Bath BA1 1LZ

Tickets £40

Sense and Insensibility - A Murder Mystery

Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th September - 12 noon

John Willoughby's body is found murdered in the grounds of Barton Park in Devon. He was a ruthless, callous man only interested in himself and quite prepared to use people to get what he wanted. But who killed him - was it Marianne Dashwood whom he had jilted, or Colonel Brandon whose ward, Eliza Williams he had seduced and abandoned or Eliza herself?
Elinor Dashwood acts as investigator to get to the bottom of this mystery and with the help of the lunch guests solves the murder and brings the killer to justice… 

Venue: Abbey Hotel, North Parade, BA1 1LF

Tickets £53

A Whole Campful of Soldiers

Saturday 13th September > 12:30 - 16:00

Sunday 14th September > 10:00 - 15:00

Back by popular demand… a whole campful of soldiers!
This year, our camp will be bigger than ever, featuring His Majesty's 33rd Regiment of Foot accompanied by the Coldstream Guards. Visit their encampment at the Holburne Museum and experience a whole campful of soldiers with authentic drill displays, music and talks presenting life at war.

Venue: Holburne Museum Grounds, Great Pulteney Street, BA2 4DB

All Free Events

Regency Church Service

Sunday 14th September - 11:30

A service of Sung Eucharist that will be specially themed to encompass some Regency church elements and music.
Regency costume very welcome but not mandatory.

Venue: Bath Abbey, Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY

Free Event - donations to Bath Abbey welcome

Regency Picnic

Sunday 14th September >12noon - 15:00

Join other Austenlovers for an informal bring-your-own picnic in the beautiful surroundings of Sydney Gardens. Promenade along paths Jane Austen herself would have walked and discuss any scandalous antics of the previous evening's entertainment.
(Weather permitting event)

Venue: Sydney Gardens, Sydney Pl, Bathwick, BA2 4DB

Free event

Croquet Game

Saturday 13th September - 13:00 & 15:00

Sunday 14th September - 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00

Tuesday 16th September - 13:00 & 15:00

Friday 19th September - 10:00 & 12noon

Sunday 21st September - 14:00

Spend 1 hour experiencing the Regency sport of "Pall-Mall" with an outdoor croquet game at Bath Croquet Club. Equipment and introductory instructions provided, enjoy a relaxed game of croquet, followed by post-match refreshments in the Croquet Pavilion. (Refreshments included in the ticket price)

Venue: Bath Croquet Club, Great Pulteney Street, Recreation Ground, BA2 4DS (entrance via Great Pulteney Street)

Tickets £25

Gothic Tales in the Grotto - at Beckford’s Tower

Wednesday 17th September - 14:00, 14:45 & 15:30

Channel your inner Catherine Morland and immerse yourself in all things gothic! Leave Bath’s beaten track and discover the hidden Tower.
In the recently excavated underground Grotto, you will be treated to scintillating Austen-themed stories as you’ve never heard before, from immersive storyteller Sarah Slater. Then, head up to the Tower itself to enjoy the views and explore the museum.

Please note: museum contains themes of enslavement and exploitation.
Comfortable footwear recommended. Uneven ground will be covered. No seating is available in the grotto.

Venue: Beckford's Tower Museum, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH

Tickets £20

Avoncliff Canal Cruise

Monday 15th & Thursday 18th September - 9:00 & 14:00

“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.”— Jane Austen
Embark on an enchanting canal cruise inspired by the timeless elegance of Jane Austen. We’ll meet at Bath train station and embark on a scenic train journey through the picturesque English countryside to the historic town of Bradford on Avon. Upon arrival, a gentle promenade of approximately 1.5 km along the riverbank, accompanied by a knowledgeable historical local guide, will lead us to the canal boat marina where the ‘Barbara McLellan’ awaits.

Relax and unwind as we set sail on a peaceful, unhurried cruise along the tranquil canal, passing through the stunning Avoncliff Aqueduct. Depending on your chosen departure, a delectable breakfast or afternoon tea will be served on board, offering the perfect accompaniment to this serene journey. Step into the world of Jane Austen and create memories to treasure.
Costumes are essential for this immersive experience. Spaces are limited, so secure your place today.

Meet: Outside taxi rank entrance of Bath Spa Train Station, Dorchester Street, BA1 1SU

Tickets £150 from regency@baththeatrical.com

Austen Delights

Wednesday 17th September - 19:30

Partake of a deliciously decadent selection of High Tea Treats, finished off with a traditional Regency pudding in the gorgeous surroundings of the Regency Tea Room. Complete with bubbles and highly entertaining Austen interpretations, why not escape for a couple of hours to this haven of literary fiction?

Venue: Regency Tea Room, Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, BA1 2NT

Tickets £58

Stargazing at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy with the Bath Astronomers

20:00 & 21:05 - Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th & Friday 19th September

Join the Bath Astronomers in the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, where the Planet Uranus was discovered from by William Herschel on 13th March 1781. Half of the evening will be spent star-gazing (weather dependent!), the other half will be exploring the house where brother and sister musicians turned astronomers, William and Caroline Herschel, lived from 1777 to 1782.

Please note: in the event of poor weather the event will go ahead even if stargazing is not possible, as a tour and talk around the museum will be provided from Bath Astronomers.

Venue: Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, BA1 2BL

Tickets £20

Fashion Museum Bath in Storage - collection tour in Warminster

Thursday 18th September - 11:00 & 14:00

Join the Fashion Museum team at their collections store in Warminster for a 1-hour, behind-the-scenes tour of their collection, with a focus on highlight pieces from the Regency period.

Venue: Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PE (Please be aware this venue is outside of Bath, a 30 minute drive away, and will require a car or taxi ride)

Free Event - reserve your place

Regency Games Evening

Tuesday 16th September - 18:00 & 20:00

Jane Austen was known to be particularly adept at both cup & ball, and spillikins. Enjoy an evening or late-night session trying your skills (or luck) at these, as well as lottery tickets, whist, hazard and other Regency-era games, provided by John White of Select Society.
For 2025 fortunes will be gained or lost in the delicious venue of the Bath Distillery Gin Bar; here you will meet the talented mixologists who have created the cocktails of ‘Gin’ Austen, which are a fabulous way to explore the elegance and subtlety of their own gin.

Venue: The Bath Gin Bar, 2-3 Queen St, Bath BA1 1HE

Tickets £12

Ladies & Gentlemen on Parade

Wednesday 17th September - 13:30

Friday 19th September - 13:30

Exclusive to the Jane Austen Festival: Enjoy a unique Regency Costumed Event at Parade House, one of Wiltshire's finest Georgian buildings.
Dressed in your own Regency finery, you'll be escorted by ""Mr D'Arcy"" on a short 18 min train journey trough the beautiful scenic countryside to magnificent Parade House in Trowbridge.
Your ticket includes travel, a House history Tour, a delicious Full Afternoon Cream Tea with a glass of Champagne in the grand Ballroom, Regency Parlour Games and Theatrical Entertainment, and return train travel to Bath.

Meet: Outside taxi rank entrance of Bath Spa Train Station, Dorchester Street, BA1 1SU

Tickets £135

Regency Assembly at Waterstones Bath

Thursday 18th September - 19:00

Join us for a Regency-themed evening with music, dancing and photo opportunities! With your ticket, you will receive a glass of bubbly and some nibbles in the café. Costumes are encouraged and there will be 1st and 2nd prizes for the best dressed!

OPEN MIC: Bring your Regency-themed poems, stories, letters or songs! We want to hear them all! All who participate in Open Mic are entered into our raffle to win a special prize!

Email entries to events.bath@waterstones.com
Please give your name, title of the piece, and length of duration (try to keep this under 5 minutes, please)

Venue: Waterstones Bath, 4-5 Milsom Street, BA1 1DA

Tickets £15

Museum Late Opening at No 1 Royal Crescent

Thursday 18th September - 16:30 - 20:00 (last admission 19:00)

Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission, you will enjoy after-hours access to the museum. Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening, and our on-site gift shop will be open for your perusal.

Open from 4:30pm – 8pm (last admission 7pm, shop and bar close 7:30pm).

Our Jane Austen in Bath experience will run all evening.

Venue: No.1 Royal Crescent, BA1 2LR

Tickets £14.50 - £16

Celestial Regency Roman Baths Soiree

Thursday 18th & Friday 19th September - 19:00

A Regency Roman Baths Celestial Soiree ticket will cover the stunning two-hour soirée by the Roman Baths.
Model your celestial Regency finery by the torchlit waters under the starlit Bath skies, while you enjoy musical interludes and a welcome drink.

There will not be a cash bar down by the Roman Baths, however you will be given the option to pre-buy glasses of prosecco (or a soft drink alternative) when booking your tickets.
Entrance doors will open at 19:00 and close promptly at 19:45, please note if you arrive after this you may not be admitted.
Regency costume is mandatory for this event.

Venue: Roman Baths, Stall Street Entrance, BA1 1SA

Tickets £48

Emma

Saturday 20th September - 19:30

The beautiful, high-spirited Emma Woodhouse is determined that she will never marry but loves to meddle in her friends’ and neighbours’ relationships. When her confidante and former governess, Miss Taylor weds her fiancé Mr Weston, Emma, having introduced the couple, takes credit for the marriage and decides that a future in matchmaking lies ahead of her.So begins a comic journey through the lives and loves of Emma’s friends and neighbours, embracing the burgeoning Regency social scene of Bath and Weymouth. But as the romantic web she weaves amongst her friends becomes ever more entangled, will Emma herself get swept up in true love’s wake…?

*This production of Emma will be running over the whole course of the Jane Austen Festival, from the 11th to 20th September 2025, but the Jane Austen Festival will be offering a whole host of other evening events throughout the rest of the week, so we are encouraging our Festival visitors to attend the final Saturday 20th evening performance of this wonderful production of Emma to end the 2025 Jane Austen Festival altogether.

Venue: Theatre Royal, Saw Cl, Bath BA1 1ET

Tickets £13 - £50